The Liberty Lake Salary Commission shall meet at least once a year to conduct the business entrusted to the commission by this chapter. The commission may establish its own rules of procedures consistent with the Liberty Lake Municipal Code and state law, which shall include a meeting schedule. All meetings shall be governed by the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public Records Act. At least one (1) of the meetings shall include a public hearing held prior to the Salary Commission issuing a decision regarding the establishment of salaries in order to provide an opportunity for the public and the affected public officials to address the Salary Commission.
In determining the salaries for elected officials, the Salary Commission shall solicit information regarding the elected official's duties and responsibilities. Prior to the Salary Commission issuing a salary schedule, the commission may request additional financial information and other relevant data from the appropriate City department.
Three (3) members of the Salary Commission shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of two (2) members shall be required to approve a salary schedule for the Mayor and City Council Members, as well as other matters of the commission. The commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings, which shall be a public record in accordance with state law. (Ord. 176-B, 5-18-2021)